Online Dating vs. Traditional Dating

How as internet dating sites have changed aspects of the process we call “dating”. I would like to first state that internet dating is a million dollar industry with millions of users from all different socio-economic statuses around the world, who range from men and women that are single, divorced, in relationships or even married, ranging in age from 18 to 99 years old. Because online dating is confidential and initially anonymous, it raises questions as to whether the person you are corresponding with is honest in their intentions. Traditionally, in dating if you meet someone and you like them you are going to pursue that relationship and perhaps take time to get to know that person. Whereas, dating online you are judging a person by their profile picture and what they have written in their profile about themselves. This creates a type of filtering process where internet daters can quickly eliminate those individuals who don’t appeal to them. Dating traditionally generally confines you to meeting people within your own city or community. Alternatively, internet dating gives users the opportunity to connect with individuals from other cities, provinces and even countries. In order to meet singles traditionally you have to rely on meeting someone through friends, family, work, social clubs and in your daily activities.